Fresh rosemary and creamy sweet potatoes unite happily in this super-simple (yet super-scrumptious) soup.
Yield: 4servings
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonsunsalted butteroptional
1large shallotthinly sliced [about 1 cup sliced]; can substitute 1 cup diced yellow onion
1large clove garlicminced
2teaspoonschopped fresh rosemary + more for garnish if desired
1poundapprox. 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
4cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
1/4teaspoonkosher salt + more to taste
1/8teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper + more to taste
4ounceslight cream cheeseroom temperature [see "Vegan Option" below for alternatives]
Optional toppings: A drizzle of olive oil or a few fresh rosemary leaves
Instructions
Set a medium soup pot over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil and, if using, the butter. When hot, add the shallots (or onions). Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until translucent and tender. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 more minute.
Stir in the rosemary, sweet potatoes, and vegetable broth. Continue heating over medium heat until the soup comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 - 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Let cool until it's safe to puree.
Using an immersion blender or working in batches with an upright blender, puree the soup.
Return soup to pan and add the cream cheese (or alternatives). Whisk briskly over low heat until cream cheese is completely dissolved.
Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve.
Notes
Vegan option:
Omit the butter and substitute the cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese. About 1/3 cup cashew cream or almond milk work instead too. You can also omit the cream cheese/milk entirely (it's still plenty delicious without).I originally posted this Creamy Sweet Potato Rosemary Soup recipe back in 2013, but I've been revisiting it lately (it's so good) - making little tweaks here and there and adapting it to fit my now dairy-free diet. The recipe is now updated with a dairy free/vegan option.